2012 was a touchstone year for Ty Segall, who spent the past five years growing as a musician in the Bay Area, cranking out albums, singles and EPs, but still has time for side projects and constant touring. His latest round of work includes three LPs (one of which, "Hair," was a collaboration with White Fence) all characterized by their own distinct flavors of psych, sludge and what is becoming his trademark melody. If that wasn't enough, he also made his national TV debut, including appearances on "Conan" and "The Late Show With David Letterman." Despite all the success, he gave a recent free show in the Tenderloin basement of a vintage boutique. What a guy! With Nick Waterhouse, White Fence.